Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $33,530 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.12
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $33,740
Employed locally 4,460
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $33,530
    50th (median)
    $33,530
    75th
    $33,530
    90th
    $33,740

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,790
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $37,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $36,920
    Ithaca, NY $36,700
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $39,200
    Nursing Assistants $44,040
    Dental Assistants $47,420
    Psychiatric Aides $49,590
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,050
    Phlebotomists $49,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Merced, CA is $16.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.40 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Merced, CA is 3.9% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Merced?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,530.